HBS ARC 800 - Checking Shielding Gas Flow Rate

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12 Welding
12.3 Checking Shielding Gas Flow Rate
Minimum ow rate for stud welding with shielding gas is approx. 8 l/
min.
 Check that the stud welding unit is switched on.
 Switch on the "Shielding gas" option on the stud welding unit.
 Actuate the welding gun button without placing the stud welding gun on
the workpiece (= "air shot").
The ow meter displays the amount of
shielding gas owing in l/min.
 Set the ow rate according to your welding task.